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Presents... Then & Now, Cornwall Colts Edition:

Nick Filion

By Erynn Henry

efore Nick Filion was the owner
Bof the well-known sports store,
Rookez-Edge, he was a normal kid
growing up in the city of Cornwall
with a love for the game of hockey,
just like many other young boys. He
says he started playing hockey before
he can remember.

“Felix Potvin and Patrick Roy were
my two favourite players growing up
so I ended up playing goalie,” says
Filion about why he chose to play the
position of goalie.

“Goalie is a special position
regardless of the sport. The mistakes a
goalie makes are the most noticeable
of all mistakes so you have that
pressure, but nothing beats making a
huge save in the game.”
Filion was involved with many
different teams over the years,
playing his minor hockey with the
Seaway Valley Rapids, his Junior “B”
days with the Akwesasne Wolves and
then the Morrisburg Lions and than
playing for the Colts the following
year where he was awarded rookie of
the year honours.
well.” love of the game. Filion still plays hockey but he
“Playing with the Colts was a great says it’s not nearly at the same
experience and was a great stepping If there is something special to be This year will make it seven years level as before. He recently started
stone to the next level,” says Filion. said about the game of hockey, it’s that since the opening of Rookez-Edge.
“I was young playing with the colts it takes more than just the dedication Filion says that one of the nicest playing forward and says he really
(16-17) but the guys on the team were of the kids playing, it also requires a things about owning the store is likes the transition.
steady support system from parents helping people be active and enjoy
great. The team was pretty close, but “It’s very different than goalie
you expect that based on the amount and family members to help make the the sports and activities they play. but I’ve enjoyed the challenge. Not
of time you spend together.” busy schedule of the season happen. “I came in four years ago and it’s
to pump my tires, but I’m pretty
“Between the outdoor rinks in our been lots of fun. I’ve learned a lot
After playing with the Colts, Filion good!”
received a scholarship to the Ohio back yard and the big ball hockey more about sports I hadn’t played
games we’d play on Anthony Street growing up. I will say, I’ve grown a From his days as a Colts player
State University to play hockey
I played lots of hockey growing much bigger appreciation for the time to now, Filion has been a strong
there.
up. Thankfully my parents and and effort that not just my parents, member of the Cornwall community
“My hockey didn’t turn out as grandparents put lots of time in letting but all parents have to put out for
planned but I graduated with a degree us do what we enjoyed,” he says of their kids regardless of the sport they and continues to do so because of
in accounting so it all worked out how supportive his family was for his play,” says Filion. his love of sports through his store.

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